25 Best Campgrounds Near Grand Canyon National Park

25 Best Campgrounds Near Grand Canyon National Park

Posted On
March 8, 2017
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NORTHERN

Kaibab Camper Village: Fredonia, AZ

Kaibab Camper Village

Kaibab Camper Village offers an amazing camping experience at the North Rim of the Grand Canyon. It’s also the only campground on the North Rim with full RV hookups, and even accommodates large rigs over 40 feet. If you’re not bringing a big rig, there are tent sites and cabins available as well. Here you’ll find yourself off the beaten path, in a quiet and secluded location. And you’re only a 40-mile drive along the North Rim Parkway to the Canyon rim. What more could you ask for?

DeMotte Campground: Fredonia, AZ

DeMotte Campground

You’ll find the DeMotte Campground within the North Kaibab Ranger District just seven miles north of the entrance to the Grand Canyon National Park’s North Rim. Here you’ll see all kinds of wildlife including the tassel-eared Kaibab squirrel (which is found nowhere else in the world), and numerous species of birds. You and the family can enjoy picnicking, go on sightseeing and wildlife viewing hikes, and more. Don’t forget the obvious though, seeing unparalleled views of one of the Seven Natural Wonders of the World!

SOUTH EAST

Ten-X Campground: Grand Canyon Village, AZ

Ten-X Campground

One of the best parts about Ten-X Campground is its location in relation to the south Rim of Grand Canyon National Park. It’s located just four miles south of the park entrance in the beautiful Kaibab National Forest. If you’re looking for a peaceful, relaxing campground that typically has some open camping sites. You’ll find a nature trail that weaves its way through the pine forest, just begging for you and the family to go out for a hike. But we’re know what you’re looking for, the hiking, sightseeing, cultural history, and outdoor recreation opportunities that live only a few miles away in Grand Canyon National Park.

Grand Canyon Camper Village: Grand Canyon Village, AZ

Grand Canyon Camper Village

Grand Canyon Camper Village is a privately owned campground just one mile south of the Grand Canyon National Park entrance. It’s the perfect destination for campers with motor homes, trailers, and tents who are looking to camp as close as possible to the park. This campground is also open year-round, so the adventures can be endless! Did we mention the Grand Canyon Camper Village is the only campground within 25 miles of Grand Canyon National Park? Perfect!

Grand Canyon/Williams KOA: Williams, AZ

Grand Canyon/Williams KOA

Grand Canyon/Williams KOA is said to be the perfect base camp for exploring the national parks, Route 66, Williams and the rest of northern Arizona. Deluxe cabin, deluxe tent, RV, cabin, and tent camping at this KOA are all great options. This is also the closest KOA campground to the Grand Canyon. It’s even open year round and is dog friendly. So grab the family and get ready to enjoy quiet nights around the campfire, taking in the grandeur of starry nights by the Grand Canyon.

Williams/Circle Pines KOA: Williams, AZ

Williams/Circle Pines KOA

The Circle Pines KOA is the perfect option for you if you’re looking for easy access, easy pull through, with various lodging options including everything from one room cabins to deluxe lodging. They offer tent sites with water and electric, dry tent sites, and full hookup 30/50 amp sites. Offering an indoor pool, hot tubs, bike rentals for the kids, miniature golf rental, a game room, two playgrounds, a pet playground, a large gift shop with groceries and supplies, AND restrooms with hot showers, you just can’t go wrong here. This KOA even just opened its Bear Trax Go-Cart track. And better yet, you’ll be only one short hour from the Grand Canyon.

Flintstones Bedrock City: Williams, AZ

“Policeman’s house at Bedrock City, AZ.” by mlhradio on December 1, 2007 via Flickr.

The Flintstones Bedrock City will provide you and your family with insanely fun memories of your trip to the Grand Canyon. They have an array of fun activities including their theme park and gift shop. Spend the night in their campground and RV park. You’ll also be conveniently located only 30 miles away from the south rim of the Grand Canyon. Available amenities include Barney’s Grocery, showers and restrooms, Wilma’s Laundry, outdoor activities, full service utilities, a game room, Fred’s Diner, and a gift shop. You can even join Fred, Wilma, Barney, Betty, and the rest of the Flinstone characters in a fun and entertaining adventure for the whole gang.

Green Leaf Canyon Campground: Williams, AZ

Green Leaf Canyon Campground

Green Leaf Canyon Campground currently offers 16 campsites with drive-in access. Each dedicated site is sand covered and features a flagstone fire pit and a solar light. It also includes a camp shower for your use in their shower room. Toilet facilities are also available for use. This campground will also offer you direct access to the Grand Canyon and Tusayan, only 26 miles away. Greenleaf Canyon is 100% pet friendly, and the best part is that there are no pet fees ever!

Dogtown Lake Campground : Williams, AZ

Dogtown Lake Campground

Dogtown Lake offers a scenic setting convenient to Grand Canyon National Park and the cities of Williams and Flagstaff, Arizona. You’ll find the campground located in a pine forest along the shore of a small and scenic lake. Here you and your family can hike, fish, mountain bike, and explore the area’s cultural and natural history. This is also a great location to sit back, relax, and enjoy listening to the wind blowing in the pines and gaze at the view of the nearby Bill Williams Mountain.

Trailer Village Park : Williams, AZ

Trailer Village Park

Trailer Village Park is the ultimate RV park with full hookups and an incredibly close location to the Grand Canyon’s South Rim. Stay here and you’ll be set up in a beautiful high desert landscape. Trailer Village RV park is a paved pull-through site, perfect for vehicles up to 50 feet long. And best of all, it’s even open year-round.

Jacob Lake Campground : Williams, AZ

Jacob Lake Campground is basically a typical RV set up site, which includes a picnic bench and fire pit for the most part. There are however very clean and well-maintained outhouse bathrooms and trash bins, but no hook ups. If you’re looking for a shower you can drive down the road and pay a small cost. It’s still a great, remote place to stay if you’re only looking for the minimum, a place to campout! It’s a bit of a drive to the Grand Canyon North Rim, but perhaps you’re making a little road trip out of it! If you’re looking for more peace and quiet, try and get a spot in the back of the campground.